This house in West Pennant, Nova Scotia is oriented along the
south facing edge of the site, to mize solar exposure. The roof is shaped to shed the
wind and to preserve the ocean views of the neighbours up the hill. The roof top garden
serves as ballast against storm winds, and enhances the views from houses higher up
the slope. The rain screen wall is made of woven strips of white cedar, inspired by
traditional wooden baskets. The lenticular roof trusses are bent strips of small-dimensioned
lumber bent to form and then nailed together. The sheathing completes the stressed skin
structure in a wing-like form that also helps to bring natural light into the spaces.
